Coastal home decor accents and accessories exemplify summer-centric chic reflecting the elements of a relaxing day or evening at the beach.
Photo by Chris Galbraith on Unsplash
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Streaming smooth jazz smooth wave complete with the sounds of summer tunes and sea waves on a Saturday afternoon sets the tones and tunes to a coastal pictorial.
Even though at present it’s just too hot to do anything remotely close to a real day at the coast, the sights and sounds do put me in a sourcing coastal home décor accents and accessories state of mind.
Casual Coastal Vibes
In this sea escape scenario the following host of words characterize casual coastal vibes.
Friendly.
Relaxed.
Natural.
Informal.
Whimsical.
Include rich neutrals, warm tones, sleek lines and sophisticated presence and that’s exactly the vibe and the look we’re going for.
Martha Stewart Salina Woven Cane Accent Cabinet
Omni Transitional Coastal Rattan Barrel Chair
Silver Aluminum Tail Whale Accent Table
A&B Home Ashlyn 16-Inch Round Wall Mirror in Gold
Continuing as a favorite to source, the Ashlyn Round Wall Mirror reminds me of ruffles of ocean waves.
Emeka Hand Carved Wood Leaning Floor Mirror
Coastal home décor accents and accessories in earth tones of neutral, blue, green, gold, pink, brown and greige borrow from sea and sky.
Color and light have quite the influence on each other.
Photographers definitely can attest to it, and I know several decoristas who will testify to it as well.
Nature’s light show of morning, noon, and night has a way of adjusting colors to deepen and/or soften.
If thrown by what coastal colors to select, remember this little ditty:
Look to the coastal sky and sea for inspiration as to what your color palette will be.
Vivienne Bone-Inlay Wall Mirror, Teak/Ivory
iCanvas “Roseate Spoonbill by Natural History Museum (UK)
3-Drawers Bilson Natural with Gold Base Rattan Cabinet
Layering builds upon the décor style central theme and can be strikingly accomplished through the introduction of pattern and texture to the space.
Coastal 26″ Fabric Pebble Accent Chair
Rattan and wicker pieces fall under the category of classic coastal home décor furnishings done right.
Elle Decor – Photography by Thomas Loof
Cole & Son Acquario Wallpaper
White Contemporary Unique Coastal Mirror
Monochromatic Dramatic
Houzz – Photography by Emily Followill
Kayla 6-light Mystic Sand Chandelier
Clearfield Swoop Arm Dining Chair – Threshold™ designed with Studio McGee
To all chic and stylish accents there is a season, but you don’t have to buy in to locking your decorative items into a particular season.
Coastal home décor steps into the spotlight in the spring through summer season, but is never out of season to the legions of decoristas who realize and embrace this perennial favorite decorating style.
April Silver Queen Dried Bouquet 8″ by Leanne Ford
bali & pari Anfield Boho Dining Chair, One Size, Natural
Antiques partner beautifully with traditional and new-traditional pieces and patinas.
Antique Country French Provincial Drop Leaf Oak Dining Table
Juxtaposition is always in my bag of focal point tricks as it has the decorative power to immediately catch the eye.
Rutherford Woven Rush Dining Side Chair
New England Home – Photography by Matt Kisiday
Check out consignment shops, estate sales, vintage sites for focal point coastal home décor pieces.
New and vintage mid-century furniture is on-trend, and this pretzel rattan chair is a wonderful example of a classic design and style befitting a coastal castle.
Inspiration Found
If you think about it, oceans and seas share the commonalities of form, color, layers, balance, and flow with interior design and decorating.
Coastal Outdoor Sofa, Lounge Chair
Aged Wood Beaded 6-Light Candle Chandelier
Entryways are the gateway to the house of style.
Natural elements and neutral beauties delineate the colors, textures, and patterns associated with sand and sea.
Gray Mother of Pearl Shell Handmade Mosaic Hexagon Accent Table
Maharaja Sandblasted White Wood Hand-Carved Arm Chair
Washed Gold Whale Figure Coastal Beach House Decor Decoration
Dining Room
Island Retreat – At Home in Arkansas
When you search and source to no avail and still come up empty handed it’s time for a creative interpretation.
6-Light Candle Style Wagon Wheel Chandelier
The Chatelet extendable trestle dining table offers European appeal in farm to coastal detail.
Hardwood solids paired with pecan, walnut and maple veneers replicate a provincial patina, making this a dining table contender for the casual yet elegant coastal dining room.
Antique English Oak Jacobean Style Oval Barley Twist Dining Table
If old-world charm appeals to your decorating style, go all in with an antique English barley twist dining table.
Reely Wicker Rattan Single Light Pendant
Wooden Round Dining Table in Antique Black Finish
Salento 8-Light Vintage Copper Chandelier
Contrast works the space.
SAFAVIEH Erika Rattan Accent Chair with Cushion (Set of 2)
Cape Hatteras Woven Kubu Armchair with Linen Cushions
Suite Dreams
Wood Beaded 6-Light Candle Chandelier
Beige Faux Bamboo Hollywood Regency Coastal Furniture
White Wicker 3 Drawer Accent Chest
Alexander Home Monroe Geometric Moroccan Area Rug
Hallstatt Navy Accent Am Chair with Wood Base
Coastal Inspired Cocktails, Anyone?
Beach-ocean-seaside cocktail hour is set to coastal style for the it’s five o’clock somewhere crowd.
Warm breezes, cool drinks, and crystal clear waters feed the soul and inspire the coastal home decor decorating mind. Dress a cart or cabinet top with a table lamp, eye-catching decorative accent or art piece.
Decorative shells and figural vases make perfect toothpick and cocktail stirrer holders.
Coastal Style Carts & Cabinets
Cabinets and carts house a coastal collection of beverage station necessities for creating cool and refreshing libations.
Coastal Style Accents
An entryway console table becomes the perfect piece to decorate with coastal accents.
The Seashell Maiden Mermaid Wall Sculpture
Silver Aluminum Coastal Serving Bowl
Seashells typify coastal areas, and a striking display of gathered shells from the shore or from the shelf housed in a decorative bowl or urn planter in coastal home décor fashion draws the eye.
So sea chic!
Classic coastal style is here to stay.
It transcends a passing trend and consistently ranks as one of the most popular interior design styles.
Tasteful and timeless coastal home decor accents and accessories accentuate the casual, comfortable, fun, elegance, and seaside sophistication associated with classic coastal style.
